Werder Bremen take the belt

Werder Bremen beat Hertha BSC 1–0 at home to start reign 75 of the Bundesliga belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Hertha BSC had held it since December 12, 1969, with 0 defenses over 8 days.

Werder Bremen held it for 70 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Borussia Mönchengladbach on February 28, 1970.